Make tripping over the cord and/or accidentally unplugging the hoover a
distant memory with this swish, handheld vacuum.

"One of the things I hated about hoovering is the faff of plugging the
vacuum cleaner in. Now I can just pick it up and go. I now clean the
stairs more often than the twice a year my parents come to visit."

If you find your make-up or sundries are taking over your countertops,
consider these stylish acrylic units - you'll be able to see everything at a
glance.

"These are modular and stackable, but most importantly, they
are narrower than most other acrylic storage I've seen, so
they fit on top of my drawers squeezed down the otherwise useless
space between my shower cubicle and wall."

Stave off the dreaded mould and mildew with this simple gadget. It's
versatile, too, and can also be used while cleaning to avoid water
marks on surfaces.

"I bought the basic one for window condensation, but now I do
all the shower tiles with it and suck away the condensation from the toilet
cistern so there's no puddles on the floor. It's a pleasure: not fiddly, and does what it should."